Christopher Mores is a virologist, trained in infectious disease epidemiology, who develops focused laboratory and field studies to examine the mechanisms by which viruses persist in, emerge from, and expand to particular ecologies, transmission cycles, and regions.

Members of the media may be interested in contacting LSU experts for comment or analysis throughout hurricane season.

LSU’s faculty study all aspects of risks associated with living in the coastal zone, and their areas of expertise include evacuation and emergency preparation; waves, wind and storm surge; water and environmental issues; and coastal land loss.